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Packers Boost Cornerback Depth by Selecting South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse at No. 52 Overall
Brandon Cisse totaled 10 pass breakups and two interceptions in three college seasons before Green Bay added him to a thin cornerback group.
- On Friday, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst selected South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse with the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, marking the team's first selection.
- Ahead of the draft on Tuesday, Gutekunst prioritized cornerback depth, citing the team's lack of reliable options beyond starters Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine.
- Cisse recorded 65 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and two interceptions across three college seasons, earning praise from national scout Mike Owen as an "outstanding athlete."
- The rookie will compete with veteran cornerback Benjamin St-Juste for the second perimeter position, providing crucial depth for a defense that totaled just two interceptions last season.
- With seven selections remaining, the Packers continue draft efforts today as Cisse enters a development phase to refine his route recognition and coverage consistency.
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